Copy-holder.



E. L. PERRY.

COPY HOLDER.

APPLICATION FILED um. I5. Ian.

ORA/5Y8 3 Patented Feb. 12,1918.

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E .L. FE RRY,

E. L. PERRY.

COPY HOLDER.

APPLICATION FILED JAN. 5, 19]]- l,256,253. Patented Feb. 12,1918.

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UNITED TATES PATENT @FFIQE.

EUGENE L. PERRY, OF WARREN, PENNSYLVANIA.

COPY-HOLDER.

Application filed January 15, 1917.

To all whom it may concern Be it known that I, EUGENE L. PERRY, a citizen of the United States, residing at W'arren, in the county of \Varren and State of Pennsylvania, have invented certain new and useful Improvements in Copy-Holders, of which the following is a specification.

The general object of my invention is to provide a stenographers note-book holder and line-indicator which will be simple in construction and thoroughly efficient in operation.

Another object of the invention is to provide a structure of the kind stated, whereby the line-guide or indicator may be moved step by step by novel mechanism, and with a maximum of ease and celerity.

Another object of the invention is to provide simple, reliable and conveniently adjusted mechanism whereby the line-indicator may be moved a greater or lesser distance, at each step, as may be desired, to accord with the differing spacing between the lines in various note-books and copy.

Another object is to provide a note-book holder, or copy-holder, the parts of which will not be liable to get out of order; and, moreover, a device which will be compact in its organization and which will present a sightly and attractive appearance.

Another object is to provide a note-book holder which may be manufactured at a reasonable cost.

Another object is to provide a note-book holder in which the slide, carrying the lineindicator or guide, is reliably retained in position by frictional means permitting it to be moved with case when desired.

Another object is to provide a mechanism wherein the slide, carrying the line-indicator or guide, may be moved step by. step by a frictional clutch operated by a finger-lever, and wherein said slide may be manually rectilinearly moved in reverse directions, irrespective of said clutch.

Other objects and features of the invention will appear as the specification proceeds and the nature of the invention more fully appears.

In the accompanying drawings forming part of my specification and in which like reference characters denote corresponding parts throughout the several views. there is disclosed on illustrator-y exemplitication of Specification of Letters Patent.

Patented Feb. 12, 1918.

Serial No. 142,436.

one form of embodiment capable of carrying out the underlying principles of the invention. The several views may be briefly described as follows:

Figure 1 is a perspective view of a notebook holder embodying my invention;

Fig. 2 is a fragmentary rear view, partly in section, of the holder;

Fig. 3 is a detached detail perspective view of the slide carrying the line-indicator or guide;

Fig. 4 is a view in side elevation, partly in section, of the holder, looking at the lefthand side of the holder shown in Fig. 1;

Fig. 5 is a fragmentary front elevation of the holder;

Fig. (3 is a sectional view, on the line 6-6 of Fig. 5, looking in the direction of the arrows Fig. 7 is a horizontal sectional view on the line 77 of Fig. 6, looking in the direction of the arrows; and

Fig. 8 is a horizontal sectional view on the line 8-8 of Fig. 6, looking in the direction of the arrows.

Referring, now, in detail to the drawings:

1 designates the book-shelf or rest, which is, preferably, a plate, as shown, provided, desirably, with rearward-extending side flanges 2, 2 (one of sa d flanges being shown in the drawing, it being understood that there is a similar flange on the other side of the book-rest), and with a bottom flange 3, hoolcshaped in cross-section, constituting a seat for the book or copy A. The form of the book-rest may, however, be changed.

A clamp of suitable form is provided for the upper part of the book or sheets A upon the support 1. In this instance the clamp preferably comprises a rod having an arm 4- extending transversely of the front face of the book-rest, and having, also, an arched portion l adjacent one side thereof, and a second arm 4t extending transversely across the rear face of the book-rest and pivotally mounted in the side flanges 2 thereof. The arched connecting portion 4 offsets the arm 4 from and parallel with the pivot of the clamp, so that the clamping arm swings upward to clear the copy rest. A spring 5 coiled around the arm a, and having one terminal 5' bearing against the book-rest 1 and the other terminal F secured to said arm, operates to maintain the arm 4 in.

clamping position against the copy and to return it to clamping position after it has been manually lifted so as to place copy, in position on or withdraw it from the bookrest.

Carried toward and parallel with one side of the book-rest 1, and disposed on the up per surface thereof, is a slide-track or slideguide. An advantageous construction for this track or guide is one in which it takes the form of a board open channel having the body or base 6 thereof resting on the upper surface of the book-rest 1 and preferably riveted thereto, as shown at 7 and havin the longitudinal, upturned flanges 6', 6.

l ovable in a rectilinear path on said. track is a slide, which is shown as comprising a broad elongated channel member 9, of slightly less width than the channel guide 6 and having its side flanges 9, 9 facing in the reverse direction to the flanges 6, 6', against which and against the upper surface of the base of the track 6 the said flanges 9, 9 have their sliding bearing. This particular preferred construction of the guide and slide, while simple and not costly, is strong and especially etlicicnt in operation and presents a good appearance. Carried by said track 6, some distance from the top thereof, is a boss 8, constituting a slide-stop.

The slide carries two rearward-projecting fingers 10, 10, desirably formed by slitting and bending up a portion of the material of the slide (which is preferably of sheet metal). One of these fingers 10 (that toward the upper end of the slide) contacts with the stop 8, in the downward movement of the slide, and thus limits downward movement thereof, and the other finger 10 (that toward the lower end of said slide) contacts with the stop 8 when the slide is pushed upward, so as to limit upward movement thereof, as is obvious. The slide is movable in the guide beyond the upper end of the copv support.

Said slide 9 carries, toward the lower end thereof, an arm or shaft 11 extending transversely thereof and of the book-rest 1. A line indicator blade 12 is pivoted along its lower edge region upon this arm, so that it may be tilted upward and forward about the arm as an axis away from the copy. This movement of the line indicator is effected by means of a finger-piece 13 project ing from the lower or pivotal portion of the blade away from the plane of the copy support. The finger-piece, it will be noted, is located adjacent the slide, "for which reason it may be used not only to tilt the line ind cator when desired but also to move the indicator and slide upward to starting position after the completion of a page.

A frictional device is provided capable of arresting and holding the slide at any position. Such means may be varied, but preferably comprises two arms 14, 14 projecting loosely through slots in the book-rest 1, being united with a base 15 disposed beneath said book-rest and with terminal lips 16, 16, bearing upon the upper surface of the slide 9, the whole constituting a species of sleeve bodily 1110H1l3l6 transversely to the plane of the book-rest. To maintain the top of this sleeve in frictional clamping contact with the slide 16, suitable means are provided, in this instance a coil-spring l7 interposed between the under surface of the book-rest 1 and the base 15 of the clamping member, and tending to push or press the base away from the book-rest 1 and consequently the part 16, 16 toward and against the slide 9. This friction device not only serves to hold the slide against shifting lengthwise, but also to keep the slide in the open guide, against dislodgment.

The preferred form of mechanism for moving the line-indicator 12 in a step-bystep manner and through variable distances will now be described.

A bell-crank lever 18 is fulcrumed at 19 on a bracket 20 carried at one side by the book-rest 1, or otherwise, the free extremity of the longer arm thereof being conveniently provided with a finger-piece 21 toward the lower end of the rest, and the extremity of the shorter arm being pivotally connected with a link 2:2, whose other end is pivotally connected with one end of a friction-clutch member, comprising an arm 23 working in an opening 24: in the book-rest 1, and formed. to receive one side portion of the channel slide 9. The arm 23 may consist of a bar formed with a longitudinally-extending slot 31, in which is accommodated one of the flanges 9 of the slide 9. and with a transverse slot 32 extending from the inner side face of the arm 23 and merging into the longitudinal slot 31, in which slot 32 the body portion of the slide 9 is accommodated. Secured to the arm 23, near its slideengaging portion, is one end of a retractile spring 2'6. the other end whereof is secured to one of the side flanges 2 of the book-rest.

In operation, by depressing the fingerpiece 21, the lever 19 is rocked on its fulcruni. so as to draw downward the link 22, which at first tilts the arm 23 slightly so as to grip er bind the top wall of the slide between the extremity 25 and the inner jaw 33. after which the clutch and slide are pulled downward and forward to the extent determined bv an adjustable limit stop, presentlv to be described. As soon as the finger-piece 21 is released. the arm 23 and the lever 18 are returned id v to normal position by the spring 26. while the slide 9 is held in position by the friction sleeve as described.

Myinvention contemplates an adjustable stop for limiting downward movement of the arm 25, when the lever 18 is rocked by the operator. In this instance said stop is a longitudinal rod 27 threaded at its lower end, as shown at 28, and engaging the threaded aperture of a bearing 29 carried at the lower end of the book-rest 1. The lower end of the rod 27 may rigidly carry a knurled head 30, for conveniently rotating the same to change the position of its upper end, which is in the path of movement of "the arm 23. By thus moving said end nearer to or farther from the normal posi tion of the clutch, the extent of the individual line-spacing movements may be regulated.

The upper portion of the rod 27 may pass through a pin 33 (as shown in Fig. 2) which in turn passes desirably through a textile pad 34, or the like, interposed between the rod 27 and the flange 2. The pin 33 is exteriorly threaded and projects through the flange 2, and a set-nut seated on the eXteriorly-projecting end of said pin serves to tightenup the pin to press the rod 27 against the pad 34, thus constituting a frictional guide for the rod.

The outer side portion and flange 6' of the track 6 is preferably cut away from the point ato the point 6 to accommodate the clutch, and the shoulder b may constitute a stop (as shown in Fig. to limit upward movement of the arm 23, under the influence of the spring 26.

In this copy-holder, it will be perceived, the book or copy-rest is stationary and the line-indicator and its simple operating mechanism are all that require to be shifted by the typist through the key 21 to cause the indicator to follow the lines. hen the indicator reaches the lower end of the rest, the page is completed, and may be removed from the holder; or the page of the book turned, upon releasing the clamp 4. The indicator may now be quickly moved to the top again by grasping and pushing; upward upon a: the finger-piece 13. In this movement the slide is not gripped by the clutch and slides freely, with little resistance, in the holding sleeve. By placing the transverse line-indicator at the lower end of the longitudinal slide 9, the latter does not at any time project materially below or in front of the body of the rest.

The copy-holrhar above described may be supported in different ways, either vertically or at an inclination. and in various positions with respect to the typewriting machine. Que des rable mode of support comprises a stable pedestal 37 which may be placed as desired upon the desk, and to the upper end of which the body 1 of the rest is tiltably connected by a frictional hinge joint 38, which permits the copy to be held at any angle from the horizontal to practically a vertical posi ion.

Having thus fully described mv invention, the many advantages thereof will be apparent, especially to those skilled in the art to which it pertains.

I am aware that changes, especially in detail, may be made in the physical. embodiment of the invention described and illustrated; and it will be understood that all such changes and modifications coming w'thin the scope of the claims are within the purview of my invention.

hat I claim as new is:

1. In a copy-holder, a copy-support, a longitudinal-channel slide movable on said support, and a clutch engageable with said slide to move the same step by step, and having a longitudinal slot receiving one of the side flanges of said slide, and a transverse slot into which the body portion of said slide projects.

In a copy-holder, a copy-support, a longitudinal channel slide movable on said support, a clutch engageable with said slide to move the same step by step and having a longitudinal slot receiving one of the side flanges Oil said slide and a transverse slot into which the body portion of said slide projects, and means for automatically releasing said clutch from said slide after movement of the clutch to engage and move said slide.

3. In a copy-holder, a copy-support, a 1011- gitudinal-channel slide movable on said support, a, clutch engageable with said slide to move the same step by step and having a longitudinal slot receiving one of the side flanges of said slide and a transverse slotinto which the body portion of said slide projects, and means for trictionally holding said slide ,on said support, including a s )1'i11g-p1-essed member loosely projecting through the support and bearing on said slide.

4.. In a copy-holder, the combination of a copy support, a longitudinal. guide carried thereby at one side of the copy-receiving surface, an elongated slide mounted on the guide and movable thereon beyond the end of the copy support, a line indicator extending transversely from the slide, a tiltable clutch located at one region and formed with an opening whereby it is adapted to embrace the slide at any point along its length and to cramp thereon when tilted,

thereby at one side of the copy-receiving surface, an elongated slide mounted on the guide and movable thereon beyond the end of the copy support, a line indicator extending transversely from the slide, a tiltable clutch located at one region and formed with an opening whereby it is adapted to embrace the slide at any point along its length and to cramp thereon when tilted, a bell-crank key-lever mounted on a lower side portion of the copy support, a pull link connecting the key-lever with the clutch in such manner as to tilt and pull the clutch downward, means for regulating the extent of such movement of translation of the clutch, a spring connected with the clutch in such manner as to retract it freely along the stationary slide, and a friction device for holdin the slide against shifting.

6. In a copy-holder, the combination of a copy support, a longitudinal guide carried thereby at one side of the copy-receiving surface, a broad elongated slide mounted on the guide and movable thereon beyond the end of the copy support, a line indicator extending transversely from the slide, a tiltable clutch mounted on one lateral portion of the slide, said clutch being provided with an opening extending through its side and forming rigid jaws adapted to embrace said portion of the slide at any point along the length and to cramp thereon when tilted, a key and operating connections connected to the clutch in such manner as to tilt and pull it downward toward the lower end of the copy-holder, means for regulating the extent of such movement of translation of the clutch, a spring connected with the clutch in such manner as to retract it freely along the stationary slide, and a friction device for holding the slide against shifting.

7. In a c0py-holder, the combination of a copy support, a broad longitudinal channel guide carried by said support at one side of the copy-receiving surface, a broad elongated channel slide movable on the guide beyond the end of the copy support, a line indicator extending transversely from the slide, a tiltable clutch located at one region and formed with an opening whereby it is adapted to embrace the slide at any point along its length and to cramp thereon when tilted, the channel guide being cut away at one side at said region to permit the clutch to act upon the slide, a key and operating connections connected to the clutch in such manner as to tilt and pull it downward toward the lower end of the copy-holder, means for regulating the extent of such movementof translation of the clutch. a spring connected with the clutch in such manner as to retract it freely along the stationary slide, and a fricti n device for bold ing the slide against shifting.

8. In a, copy-holder, the combination of a copy support, a longitudinal guide carried thereby at one side of the copy-receiving surface, an elongated slide mounted on the guide and movable thereon beyond the upper end of the copy support, a line indicator extending transversely from the slide substantially at its lower end, a tiltable clutch located at one region and adapted to cramp upon the slide when tilted, means for tilting the clutch and moving it downward toward the lower end of the copy-holder, a spring connected with the clutch in such manner as to retract it freely along the stationary slide, and a friction device for bolding the slide against shifting.

9. In a copy-holder, the combination of a copy support, a longitudinal guide carried thereby at one side of the copy-receiving surface, an elongated slide mounted on the guide and movable thereon beyond the end of the copy support, a line indicator extending transversely from the slide, a tiltable clutch located at one region and adapted to cramp upon the slide when tilted, means for tilting the clutch and moving it downward toward the lower end of the copy-holder, a spring connected with the clutch in such manner as to retract it freely along the stationary slide, a sleeve surrounding the guide and slide and occupying an opening in the copy support, and a spring pressing the sleeve to bear frictionally upon the slide.

10. In a copy-holder, the combination of a copy support, a longitudinal broad open channel guide carried by the support at one side of the copy-receiving surface, a broad elongated slide fitted in the guide and movable thereon beyond the end of the copy support, a line indicator extending transversely from the slide, a tiltable clutch located at one region and adapted to cramp upon the slide when tilted, means for tiltingthe clutch and moving it downward toward the lower end of the copy-holder, a spring connected with the clutch in such manner as to retract it freely along the stationary slide, a sleeve surrounding the guide and slide and bearing upon the top of the latter, and a spring pressing the sleeve so as to hold the slide both against dislodgment from the open guide and against shifting longitudinally thereon.

11. In a copy-holder, the combination of a copv support, a longitudinal guide carried thereby at one side of the copy-receiving surface, an elongated slide mounted on the guide and movable thereon beyond the end of the copy support, an arm projecting laterally from the slide, a line indicator blade pivoted along its lower edge on said arm so as to be tiltable away from the copy, a finger-piece on the lower portion of said blade adjacent the slide serving both for tilting the blade and for moving the blade and slide upward, a tiltable clutch located In testimony whereof I afiix my signature 1n the presence of two witnesses.

EUGENE L. PERRY.

at one region and adapted to cramp upon the slide when tilted, means for tilting the clutch and moving it downward toward the lower end of the copy-holder, and a spring connected with the clutch in such manner as to retract it freely along the stationary slide.

Witnesses A. DONAHUE, M. DONAI-IUE.

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